Essays about: "Adrian C"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words Adrian C.

  1. 6. Search for Jet Quenching in Pb-Pb collisions at s_NN = 2.76 TeV

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Partikel- och kärnfysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Adrian Nassirpour; [2015]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to further investigate the state of matter known as Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP) that is produced in heavy ion collisions. This is done by analyzing jets and jet quenching in Pb-Pb collisions at $\sqrt[]{s_\textrm{NN}}$ = 2.76 TeV from ALICE. READ MORE

  3. 7. Modernisation - A Saviour Running Late: Assessing the Validity of Modernisation Theory by Investigating the Effects of Diversity on Growth

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Alexander Fält; Adrian Rydén; [2014]
    Keywords : Modernisation; Diversity; Fractionalisation; Polarisation; Growth;

    Abstract : Modernisation theory is based on the idea that socioeconomic development leads to significant societal changes in culture and behaviour, changing the focus from group identity to individual ability. This paper seeks to investigate the validity of modernisation theory by examining the effects of ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity on economic growth. READ MORE

  4. 8. Analysts' Forecast Accuracy in the United States: Optimistic and Pessimistic Bold Forecasts

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Adrian Brun; Carl Oscar Nyh; [2014]
    Keywords : Earnings per share forecasts; Sell-side analysts; Bold; Herding; Optimism;

    Abstract : This thesis examines earnings per share forecasts for U.S. companies, issued by sell-side analysts, within the time frame 1987-2012. We classify forecasts as herding or bold (non-herding), before dividing the latter into optimistic or pessimistic. READ MORE

  5. 9. Single Crystalline CVD Diamond Based Devices for Power Electronics Applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära

    Author : Ehrnebo Adrian; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Chemical vapor deposited single-crystalline diamond has rare material properties such as thermal conductivity five times as high as copper, a wide band gap, a high breakdown field and high carrier mobilities. This makes it a very interesting material for high power, high frequency and high temperature applications. READ MORE

  6. 10. Is Cash Really King? - Form of Payment and Bidder Abnormal Returns in the Swedish Takeover Market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Adrian Boström; Linus Lundmark; [2012]
    Keywords : Form of payment; Abnormal Return; Bidder Returns; CAR; Acquisitions;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis sets out to explain the effect of the method of payment on bidder returns in corporate acquisitions, applying a separate analysis to publicly traded and private held targets. Our analysis is based on 310 acquisitions in Sweden, completed in the years 2002-2012. READ MORE